The Nyingma Lineage

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The Nyingma Lineage

The Nyingma (རྙིང་མ་) lineage, meaning “Ancient” in Tibetan, is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It traces its origins to Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava, who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.

“Let your mind be as vast as the sky and your discernment as fine as flour. Study deeply, reflect carefully, and practice earnestly.“

-Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava-

Guru Rinpoche emphasized that true wisdom arises from deep study, careful reflection, and dedicated practice.

The History of The Nyingma Lineage

The Nyingma School offers a complete path to enlightenment through the Nine Yanas and Dzogchen teachings, blending profound wisdom, tantric practice, and the unique legacy of Ngakpa yogis to guide seekers worldwide.

Padmasambhava and the Birth of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism

Rooted in Padmasambhava’s arrival in Tibet, the Nyingma school has preserved the earliest Vajrayāna teachings through its terma tradition and esoteric wisdom, remaining a vital force in Tibetan Buddhism and an enduring treasure of Tibet’s spiritual heritage.

The Six Mother Monasteries of the Nyingma Lineage

Guardians of a timeless lineage, these six sacred monasteries hold secrets of ancient rituals, hidden treasures, and the enduring power of Padmasambhava’s blessings—step inside their stories.

Rooted in the blessings of Padmasambhava, the Nyingma lineage is a living stream of ancient wisdom, where the union of compassion and realization flows unbroken through time.

As the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism, the Nyingma lineage carries the undying blessings of Guru Padmasambhava. Its teachings flow like a timeless river—unbroken, alive, and radiant with compassion and realization. This sacred stream continues to nourish generations of practitioners, keeping the heart of ancient wisdom beating strong across the centuries.